As its name suggests, the Fryske Rie foar Heraldyk (Frisian Council for Heraldry) is a committee that gives advice. This is in the field of arms of the province, municipalities, water boards, the arms of towns, spots and villages and existing family arms. Moreover, the Rie designs coats of arms, flags and pennants for villages, families and corporations such as schools, associations, etc., among others.

Furthermore, the Rie is active in the field of flag protocol, advising on restorations (heraldic images), giving lectures and heraldry lessons. In addition, some members provide publications on various heraldic subjects. However, it must be related to Fryslân.

Founded in 1956, the Fryske Rie foar Heraldyk is the oldest provincial heraldic college in the Netherlands and consists of specialists, who have been appointed members of the Rie on the basis of their expertise. This is therefore not a study circle that is freely accessible. Donors and members of the Akademy can therefore not become members of the council.

Founding year

1956

Board and contact

Chair: mr. J.T. Anema
Chair: J.C. Terluin
Secretary: K.J. Bekkema (e-mail)
Leden: R.J. Broersma, P.H. van den Muijzenberg, S. Hoekstra, D.J.Muntendam, A. Looijenga

• Overzicht van de dorpswapens en -vlaggen in Fryslân (2012)
• Registraasje fan famyljewapens (2013) (Frysk) 
• Registratie van familiewapens (2013) (Nederlands)
• Bibliografyske fynplakken fan wapens, flaggen en wimpels yn Fryslân (2012)